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1,056 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
132 ft
Altitude change
848 ft
Altitude min
980 ft
Altitude max
848 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
12.5%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
833 ft
Distance climb
56 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
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CTS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwood
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38677 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4679 in E-Biking
    • #20023 in Trail Running
    • #38564 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Directions to cts trailhead (49.157150, -124.015920)
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        Mar 29, 2021 @ 4:38pm
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        May 10, 2020 @ 7:13pm
        May 10, 2020
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        Feb 3, 2026 @ 4:48pm
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        Feb 3, 2026 @ 4:46pm
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        MTB Riding Brothers 5 & CTS | New Trail...
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        12:31 | 186 | Nov 1, 2021 , Nanaimo

        Routes with this trail

        64
        Westwood Lake Quick Loop
        ★ 4.5 • 5 miles • 969 ft • 8 • Loop •
        Nice little quick loop around Westwood Lake - easy climbs for beginners or hardtails.
        277
        BCBR 2023 Stage 4
        ★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 3,391 ft • 16 •
        Four distinct zones, very pedalable with a few very hard climbs. Some ripper downs. Well built, modern...
        47
        NMBC Virtual Group Ride Short Course #2
        3 miles • 582 ft • 7 •
        Legalize It Arbot rd entrance to Lower to 5 Brothers on to for a bit then up to the freshly groomed...
        3.6 ★★★★★
        14 Ratings
        5 ★ 14%
        4 ★ 43%
        3 ★ 36%
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        1 ★ 7%

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        Frequently Asked Questions About CTS

        ▼ Where is CTS located?
        CTS is located in Westwood, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.15715, -124.01592.
        ▼ How hard is CTS?
        CTS is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for CTS?
        CTS has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 848 ft to 980 ft.
        ▼ Is CTS a point to point trail?
        CTS is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is CTS?
        CTS is 1,056 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on CTS?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on CTS. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access CTS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to CTS are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride CTS?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride CTS. The trail is 1,056 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is CTS?
        CTS is a very popular trail. There have been 15,893 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,774 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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